I would like for you to consider for a moment the garden of your life. The garden that people will see after you have gone on. Your garden, your legacy. Have you ever thought of your life being a garden? We touched briefly on the notion that your garden is an expression of you. What seeds are you planting? What fruit is being brought forth? What fragrances are you leaving behind?
Go with me in your mind to some of the most exquisite gardens in the world. One that comes to mind is the gardens and the grounds at the famous Biltmore Estate. Frederick Law Olmsted, a world renowned landscape architect, has touched the lives of untold thousands of people through his creativity. A stroll through those wonderful gardens is an experience that will be etched in your memory for a lifetime. If you ever need the inspiration to create your own little corner of the world, surely you must visit that awe inspiring estate. The work, the dedication, and the love of creating lasting beauty, is most evident in this beautiful garden. What a testimony and a legacy this man has left for all to enjoy.
Another garden of inspiration and beauty that has been left for all to benefit from is the life of a sweet, sweet lady. Helen Steiner Rice has touched and warmed the hearts of countless millions of people around the world. She has been acclaimed, and rightly so, "America's beloved inspirational poet laureate". Her works of inspirational literature have doubtless warmed and comforted the hearts of everyone who has ever read them. The sweet fragrances of God's love for mankind is so apparent in her writings. This well of life that she was able to draw from she has passed on to us. This garden that was her life still continues to blossom anew in the hearts and minds of her readers. What a precious legacy.
The question still remains. Will you cultivate a garden of life today? A garden that your family, friends and the rest of the world will glean hope , happiness, and warmth from? There are a number of fertile grounds that are tilled and ready for planting. Consider looking for local Charities to donate your time and resources to. Then branch out to Foundations that seek to offer hope to the children and the elderly of the world who may not be as fortunate as some.
Will you begin today, sowing those seeds that will blossom, mature, and bring to life your legacy? Remember, your garden, your legacy, your expression of yourself, will flourish and continue to be a sweet savor for the world to enjoy. Consider some of these fields that lay before you today.
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